New 800's coming, end if year

[Indytown]

Originally Posted by CKKeung

There had been a meeting between B&W Asia and the official dealers in Greater China Area on 21 Aug.
http://www.hiendy.com/hififorum/data...t5g4pv8dk1.jpg

Quite secretive and this is the only photo leaked to an audiophile forum in Hong Kong.

CK,

What happened to the photo you posted. It cant be opened.

[Jagman]

Originally Posted by Indytown

CK,

What happened to the photo you posted. It cant be opened.

happens all the time when leaked new model motorcycle photos pop up

B&W police

[Rod#S]

Originally Posted by Kal Rubinson

It is pretty clear to me that this is the current D2 series in all ways and that is underscored by the fact that B&W has imposed a strict embargo on all information/images/disclosures about the new series. Surely, they would not countenance this (if it was about new stuff).

Good point.

[jororupp]

What I've heard so far is that the development of the new series was launched in 2007!
It seems to be a complete re-design or even partly new development. The attendants of the presentation were positively impressed.

[Allman779]

B&W should have named the new 800 series the 900, 17.000 euro per pair for the 803...new Marlin head or not that just doesn't feel right...It will be interesting to follow the sales figures for the new series, crunch time for B&W

[joey_v]

Can't wait

[Indytown]

Originally Posted by Allman77

B&W should have named the new 800 series the 900, 17.000 euro per pair for the 803...new Marlin head or not that just doesn't feel right...It will be interesting to follow the sales figures for the new series, crunch time for B&W

So your reliable source is tellng you that the current 803d that costs $10,000 retail here in USA with a 10% difference in exchange rate brings us to 11,000 and a load of 55% for the new speaker is what to expect ????

Am I thinking through this correctly.

[Indytown]

I hope they don't look like the old Kef's from the late 2000's Reference 207 line. :icon_thumbsdown

Just my opinion.

[Allman779]

Originally Posted by Indytown

So your reliable source is tellng you that the current 803d that costs $10,000 retail here in USA with a 10% difference in exchange rate brings us to 11,000 and a load of 55% for the new speaker is what to expect ????

Am I thinking through this correctly.

Two separate dealers told me the following prices in euro per pair:

804 : 11.000
803 : 17.000
802 : 24.000
800 : 30.000

According to them they look and sound completely different, the new 803 with the marlin head is better than the current 802 Diamond. Kevlar is gone.
From a dealer standpoint the main concern is that the price difference between the new 800 and everything under is huge. They expect an upgraded line to fill the void.

Only time (and a listen...) will tell if B&W made the right decision to increase the prices this much...

[Indytown]

Originally Posted by Allman77

Two separate dealers told me the following prices in euro per pair:

804 : 11.000
803 : 17.000
802 : 24.000
800 : 30.000

According to them they look and sound completely different, the new 803 with the marlin head is better than the current 802 Diamond. Kevlar is gone.
From a dealer standpoint the main concern is that the price difference between the new 800 and everything under is huge. They expect an upgraded line to fill the void.

Only time (and a listen...) will tell if B&W made the right decision to increase the prices this much...

Thanks Allman,

Time will tell, appreciate the info and your time in sharing it.